Soils in the Australian Landscape

Course aim

To develop an appreciation and understanding of the importance of soil as a resource and as part of the ecosystem by considering its constitution, properties and classification.

Course content

Soil and soil forming processes. Weathering and regolith processes. Components of soils and soil properties, soil types. Soil Chemistry. Soil classification. The Australian soil classification system. Evolution of Australian soil. Characteristic Australian soil landscapes. Soil as a resource, processes of soil degradation, remediation and sustainable management.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Practical	3 hours x 13 weeks
Field Placement (Fieldwork)	N/A x N/A

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Final examination, Laboratory and field exercises in a single portfolio, Mid-semester in-class quiz, Research assignment

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.